Topping out Trusses...then on to the garage truss work...real fun comes on cathedral rafters over living room and loft. Trying to schedule crane to lift 3 large glue lams that support this last roof section.

Nathan, flying in the trusses is just eye candy, the real detail work always follows. First the top sections are sitting on and nailed to 2x4 web stiffners spaced 24" O.C. (that's why they appear to be floating up there).

Ok, I see now, didnt notice the 2x4s laying perpendicular between the trusses. Man, I dont envy you for having to install all those gussets, or cutting them out for that matter! looks to be a very solid constructed roof tho, is that typical in your area? or are you just going above and beyond for piece of mind

Fortunately the plywood gussets came supplied by the truss manufacture along with all the eave blocking (predrilled for venting). All structures in the town of Truckee require engineered plans, thereby eliminating building code references to conventional construction. Basic wind speed design criteria is 95 mph (three second gust); however, exposure and topographical features are site specific and actual design criteria is determined by the engineer of record. The town indicates there is no historical record of wind related strucural failures...I have personally witnessed 100 mph gusts in the area. The downtown Truckee ground snow load factor is 175 pounds per sq. ft. and even with a 10/12 pitch you will note this roof has a large amount of surface area. This past record winter resulted in a significant number of structural failures due to snow loading...mostly structures built in the 60's and 70's before strict codes and during the days of anything will work craftsmanship. I own a house in town built in 1892 with pioneer craftsmanship and old growth lumber that is still standing tall...even though it might be leaning a bit!!!

Often wet snow, that's why they call it "Sierra Cement"; however. this past winter it was occasionally dryer than normal and made for a lot of happy powder hound skiers. In town gets a lot of sunshine so ground build up usually a few feet between storms. Roof sheding, drifts, etc. can build up to 8 feet or more. At one point the ski area on top of nearby Donner Summit had a base of 30 feet this past season. Keep in mind that the camp of the infamous "Donner Party" was just a short distance out of town.

Finally had chance to stop by and check out your project on Saturday - looks great! And what a fantastic location - views and seconds to downtown (probably about 2 seconds with enough sierra cement on the ground - the vertical and horizontal distances seem about the same). Interesting to hear you get the vented blocking from the truss vendor - I was gonna ask how they looked so perfect. I guess you're not covered by wildland-urban-interface fire rules otherwise you'd be spending a lot on fire-resistant vents...

David sorry I missed you, Saturday was a day off...thanks for the comments. Wildland-Urban requirements do apply and yes will be installing those very expensive vents in the soffit. Current plan is to go with the continuous strip vent by Bandguard. Foundation vents also have to be approved type.

Out in the trees, Fall unofficially starts the weekend after Labor Day - with the Sun lower in the sky there's a lot less light and it really changes the feel of everything. We've already started splitting wood and thinking about where to store everything over the Winter - only 8 weeks until things have to be mostly put away.

But with your fantastic Southern exposure you can pretend it's Summer for a few more weeks...